Low-Carb Diets

- Alternate name: Low-carbohydrate diet
- Premise: Restrict carbohydrate consumption
- Often includes high protein consumption
- Most famous: Atkins DietWeightlossresources: Low Carbohydrate - How Do Low Carb Diets Work?

A low-carb diet is any diet program that limits or restricts the consumption of carbohydrates.
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on July 17, 2008, people on a low-carb diet, in comparison to a low-fat and Mediterranean diet, lost the most weight and had the greatest decrease HDL cholesterol.NEJM: Weight Loss with a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet (July 17, 2008)
Possible Side Effects
- Kidney failure
- Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Ketosis
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
Specific Examples
- Atkins Nutritional Approach
- Sugar Busters
- South Beach Diet
- Ketogenic Diet
- Hollywood Diet
Disclaimer

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are about to embark on a low-carb diet, please consult your doctor.

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